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| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | WTTW | January 2026 Wasn’t One for the Weather Record Books, But It Had Some Wild Highs and Lows | https://news.wttw.com/2026/02/02/january-2026-wasn-t-one-weather-record-books-it-had-some-wild-highs-and-lows | Talk about weather whiplash. January 2026 was notable for two significant departures from temperature norms in Chicago — in opposite directions. [ According to a monthly climate summary ][1] issued by the National Weather Service, January finished with an average temperature of 21.9 degrees, or 3.3 degrees below normal, as … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | WBEZ | The Rundown: Newlyweds separated by ICE determined to reunite | https://www.wbez.org/wbez-newsletter/2026/02/02/the-rundown-newlyweds-separated-by-ice-determined-to-reunite | _Good afternoon, and welcome to February! Keep those puffy jackets handy because a groundhog has predicted_ [ __six more weeks of winter_ _ ][3] _. Here’s what else you need to know today._ [ **_1\. A Chicago couple separated by Midway Blitz is determined to reunite_ ** ][4] Alexander Villeda … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | WBEZ | Could Amazon superstore coming to Chicago suburb be the future of retail? - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/02/02/could-amazon-superstore-coming-to-chicago-suburb-be-the-future-of-retail | What’s bigger than a big-box store like Costco or Super Walmart? A first-of-its- kind Amazon “superstore” [ _is coming to south suburban Orland Park_ ][2] . Is this the future of retail, and what does it mean for local businesses and residents? _In The Loop_ finds out more about the … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | WBEZ | Marching our way into Black History Month with drumlines and HBCUs - WBEZ Chicago | https://www.wbez.org/in-the-loop-with-sasha-ann-simons/2026/02/02/marching-our-way-into-black-history-month-with-drumlines-and-hbcus | Black History Month in Chicago began with a very special opening act. _In the Loop_ finds out how the international [ __DRUMline Live_ _ ][1] tour brings the HBCU experience right to the auditorium and discusses why marching bands are a key component of HBCU culture. **GUESTS:** Don P. Roberts, … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | NBC Local | Olympic figure skating returns after scandal in 2022 Beijing Games. What to know | https://www.nbcchicago.com/olympics/2026-milan-cortina/olympic-figure-skating-returns-after-scandal-in-2022-beijing-games-what-to-know/3885044/ | All eyes will be on figure skating at the [ 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, ][9] the first winter Games since the 2022 scandal that stunned the world. Flashing back to Beijing, a medal moment turned to chaos and tears as athletes struggled to find words for what was unfolding before … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | NBC Local | 2 deaths tied to series of meningococcal cases in Chicago | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/2-deaths-tied-to-series-of-meningococcal-cases-in-chicago/3885128/ | Two people have died from meningococcal disease in Chicago amid a recent spate of cases, public health officials confirmed. In [ a weekly update ][3] on Friday, the Chicago Department of Public Health said seven cases of Neisseria meningitidis, including the two deaths, have been reported in adults across the … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | NBC Local | After big week, Illinois soars up AP Top 25 basketball rankings | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/big-ten/after-big-week-illinois-soars-up-ap-top-25-basketball-rankings/3885141/ | The Illinois Fighting Illini have been lighting up the court in recent weeks, and their success has resulted in a big jump up the AP Top 25 rankings. Thanks to a big week that saw them triumph over Washington at home and then No. 5 Nebraska in Lincoln, Illinois has … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Naperville college students charged after loaded gun, weed found in campus dorm: prosecutors | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/naperville-college-students-charged-after-loaded-gun-weed-found-in-campus-dorm-prosecutors | #### The Brief * * A North Central College student accused of possessing a loaded firearm in a campus dorm will remain in custody until his next court date. * Police said officers found a loaded handgun and extended magazine in the dorm room and dozens of bags of cannabis … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Man charged after stolen Rolls-Royce found in Orland Park parking lot | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-charged-stolen-rolls-royce-orland-park | #### The Brief * * A 31-year-old man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he was found with a stolen Rolls-Royce. * The vehicle had been reported stolen out of Fort Bend County, Texas. * The man was released with his next court date set for Tuesday. **COOK … |
| View Article | 4:01 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | Feb. 2, 2026 | https://columbiachronicle.com/multimedia/photooftheday/feb-2-2026/ | |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Afternoon Briefing: Decision looms on release of video in Officer Krystal Rivera case | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/02/afternoon-briefing-decision-looms-on-release-of-video-in-officer-krystal-rivera-case/ | Good afternoon, Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson [ signed an executive order Saturday ][3] directing Chicago police to collect evidence, investigate and potentially refer for felony prosecution criminal charges against federal immigration agents accused of misconduct. Johnson’s decree — dubbed the “ICE on Notice” order — also states that any Chicago … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Hundreds pack an Ohio church to back extending protected status for Haitians in the US | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/02/ohio-church-hatians-us/ | SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — In a church crowded to overcapacity, two-dozen faith leaders and their audience of hundreds sang and prayed together in unity Monday as a sign of support for Haitian migrants, some of whom fear their protected status in the United States may be ended this week. Religious leaders … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Hebron Middle School student, 13, dies from BMX injuries | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/02/hebron-middle-school-student-13-dies-from-bmx-injuries/ | The Hebron schools had grief counselors on hand Monday as the small district grappled with the death of Oliver Ball-Reed, 13, of Hebron, who died Saturday night from injuries suffered at Steel Wheels BMX in Hobart. Oliver was involved in basketball, eSports and student council at Hebron Middle School. “The … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Chicago Tribune | Former Porter County Jail officer charged with battery involving inmate | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/02/former-porter-county-jail-officer-charged-with-battery-involving-inmate/ | A lieutenant at the Porter County Jail was terminated for violating the Porter County Sheriff’s Department’s use of force policy and has been charged with a misdemeanor battery count, officials said. Cody Brzezinski, 33, of DeMotte, was charged with a Class A misdemeanor battery count, according to a release from … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bulls veteran center Nikola Vucevic knows team needs more by deadline | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2026/02/02/bulls-veteran-nikola-vucevic-knows-team-needs-more-deadline | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][55] * [ Facebook ][56] * [ Bluesky ][57] * [ Email ][58] * [ Reddit ][59] * [ Flipboard ][60] MIAMI — Nikola Vucevic is usually Switzerland. A crafty veteran who knows how to stay neutral when it comes … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Blackhawks could have two top-16 picks in 2026 NHL Draft if Panthers don't make late run | https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2026/02/02/blackhawks-2026-nhl-draft-picks-prospects-panthers-ivar-stenberg-gavin-mckenna | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][39] * [ Facebook ][40] * [ Bluesky ][41] * [ Email ][42] * [ Reddit ][43] * [ Flipboard ][44] Many [ Blackhawks ][45] fans are tired of hearing about draft picks, but they’re still very important for the … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Tuskegee basketball coach Benjy Taylor handcuffed after asking security officer for help after game | https://chicago.suntimes.com/college-sports/2026/02/02/tuskegee-benjy-taylor-handcuffed-basketball-postgame-incident-morehouse | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][29] * [ Facebook ][30] * [ Bluesky ][31] * [ Email ][32] * [ Reddit ][33] * [ Flipboard ][34] ATLANTA — Tuskegee men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was handcuffed after intervening in an incident involving his team and … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Here are all the businesses in this year’s Chicago Black Restaurant Week | https://chicago.suntimes.com/restaurants/2026/02/02/chicago-black-restaurant-week-restaurant-list | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][19] * [ Facebook ][20] * [ Bluesky ][21] * [ Email ][22] * [ Reddit ][23] * [ Flipboard ][24] With more Black-owned restaurants opening and the variety of cuisines increasing, from fast casual and BBQ joints to steakhouses … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Monday's high school basketball scores | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/scores/2026/02/02/chicago-illinois-high-school-basketball-scores | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][9] * [ Facebook ][10] * [ Bluesky ][11] * [ Email ][12] * [ Reddit ][13] * [ Flipboard ][14] Please send scores and corrections to [ preps@suntimes.com ][15] . Schedule provided by Jack Gleason. Send schedule updates to … |
| View Article | 4 p.m. | February 2, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | City/Suburban Hoops Report: Mike Bailey's run at St. Patrick, Lyons' finds its footing and a MSL breakdown | https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-basketball/2026/02/02/chicago-st-patrick-basketball-lyons-mike-bailey | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] St. Patrick coach Mike Bailey continues to check off the boxes in his long, highly-successful coaching career. Last season … |